iclty,jrith such steep grades and so many jump
ing off places, as on Blnfl street, Grandview
avenue and alone the .river nana, u a
caution to the people who bare
precipitated tbe strike that they
may be answerable for more dis
astrous results than hare yet been antici
pated. This is In riew of tbe fact that the
criminal classes will take advantage of any
labor agitation to perpetrate crime under the
pulse of love for their fellow men, while their
confederates, as tbey did in 1S77 and in other
instances, as in the Cincinnati riot, pillage
iinepuDiic
PEEPARE FOR 8-HODRS.
'The Federation' More to Take Time by
tbe Forelock Assessment! to Maintain
a Strike Not Tct in Sight.
"Without entering into the economic phase
of the action of the American Federation, of
Labor at Boston, in assessing its members at
2 cents per capita per week, dating from the
1st of the year, in support of a fond to as
sist the members of any trade or trades
which might be ordered out on the 1st of
May for the eight-hour work day, it may be
timelv to state how the tax would affect
members of the Federation in tris county.
This is the more interesting for the reason
that Pittsburg, because of its being at once
ihe stronghold of organized labor and the
largest industrial center in the country, may
possibly be selected as the point where the
active agitation for the eight-hour day will be
gin. ThennmDer of workers in this county at
tached to the Federation is between 18,000 and
20,000, and taking them at the former, at 2 cents
each per week, they will have paid into the
coffers of the Federation, between the 1st of
" January and the 1st of May, the sum of $8,120.
and will be required to pay each week, until
notified to the contrary by the Executive Com
mittee, a further sum of $360.
The intention of the Federation being to
make a trial of the plan with one or two trades
to be selected by the committee it is not un
reasonable to suppose that, when the 1st of
May arrives, some 10,000 men in this county,
should operations be commenced here, will be
on a strike. Assuming, then, that there are
600,000 members in good standing In the A. F.
of L, the fnnd raised by the ner capita
tax, in the time mentioned, will
amonut to 5170.000. Stated in short,
this assessment will permit of each man an
strike receiving $17 on going out, and as the
amount nronosed to be raised on tbe basis re
ferred to by the whl lody of the Federation
cannot exceed SlO.OTti pet week, tbe strike ben
efits which those out will lie entitled to receive
will amount to just 1 each week.
Tbe consensus of opinion on tbe question of
the large cumber of workers in this city, it is,
of course. Impossible to obtain, but there seems
to be a pretty general feeling among recognized
labor authorities that the plan of tbe Feder
ation is too radical in its tendency, and likely
to prove disastrous in its results. In supnort of
this It is urged that merchants, contractors
and employers in general, whose men may be
selected to bear the brunt of the movement
will not have baa sufficient time to rearrange
existing contracts, contracts leased on the ex
isting scale of wages, and that, should they be
compelled to accept the dictum of the Feder
ation, the result might prove ruinous to them.
The obiectof the movement is well under
stood as being for the purpose of providing
more wiaespreaa employment man, ie is
claimed, at present obtains. In other words,
the result of the eight-hour agitation, should it
be successful, will be in giving employment to
one additional man for the four that are now
employed.
A well-known labor leader of 25 years' stand
inc in the city, speaking of the matter last
night, said:
"I bold that the interests of the employers
and employes are identical, and that it is not
for the benefit of either side to agitate for or
demand unreasonable measures. I believe
that where any change is deemed desirable
that due notice and sufficient time should be
given to prepare for it, and that labor organ
izations should give the matter the very full
est consideration and deliberation, and in
quire very carefully whether tbe condition of
business, the prospects of the particular trade
affected and the state of the country will per
mit of the changes being made."
Tbe trade most affected will be tbe building
trade, whose members now work, on an average
throughout the country, about nine and a half
hours per day. Of this trade in this county,
there are about 6,000 or 7,000 men attached to
tbe Federation; the remainder belonging to
independent organizations or being affiliated
with the K. of L. Tbe Amalgamated Associa
tion of Iron and Steel Workers and tbe
American Flint Glass Workers will not be
affected by the movement, since they now
practically work bnt night hoars, and from the
peculiarity of their trades are prevented from
limiting the period of their working time. The
Knights of Labor are advocates for an eight
hour workdav, but believe that it can be
obtained by lessening the existing hours by
half an hour annually, rather than by carrying
the position by assault.
WILL FIGHT THE TEUST.
Tbe Sutlers Will Tnke a Hand in tbe Paper
Baj; Combination
The following special was received last night
from Mt. Pleasant, Pa.:
The Journal to-morrow will publish a long ar
ticle on the organization of a company by the
millers to fight the Paper Bag Trust. It says in
part: "The first step looting to the formation of
sncha companyhras taken several week s ago at an
Altoona meeting of prominent Pennsylvania flour
manufacturers. A preliminary organization was
affected ana an application made out ror a charter
for the concern, it will he known as tne Millers'
Keystone Base Company, with headquarters In
l'ittsbnrg. The stockholders will embrace only
members, and It is only a question of a short time
until every one, at least in this State, is a member.
Such a company, with the members its consumers,
will do an annual business at Its factory of over
1500,000. The location uof the plant will' be deter
mined npon early this week.'
HIT WITH A HANDX-BILLI.
A Washington County Man's Rough Expe
rience on Dnqursne War
Charles Belus, a Washington county. Pa., oil
driller, came to town yesterday with between
5500 and $600 on bis person. He registered at
the Hotel Boyer, and about 6:30 o'clock in tbe
evening started to take a stroll downDuquesne
way.
Just as be reached the corner of Scott's alley
he was set npon by two footpads and struck
several blows on the bead with a bandybilly.
He retained presence of mind enough to shout
for the police, and his doing so, together with
tbe opportune arrival of two guests at the ho
tel, frightened off the would-be thugs. Mr.
Belus was taken to his hotel, and
from there James Lewis, a locomo
time engineer, of Oil City, took
,him to Dr. Hamilton, who dressed tbe cots
made by the weapon. Mr. Belus was severely
hurt, suffering from no less than four large
cuts on bis head. He lost no money, but was
pretty badly used up. From those who saw
the injured man it was learned that be was not
intoxicated at the time.
Another account places the scene of the at
tempted robbery at the corner of Barker's al
ley and Duquesneway. The assailants have
not been apprehended.
TO BUILD A HALL.
The American Blecbnnles to Erect a Home
In Larrrcncevllle.
'. Three Councils of the American Mechanics
J inamely, the Bainbridge, Saratoga and Lincoln,
iaro initiating a new movemtbo order. They
!hare a scheme for building a home for the
order. A meeting will be held next week to
float tbe project. A large lot will be procured,
probably in Lawrenceville. and npon it will be
erected a handsome building at a cost of
$50,000. The lower part of tbe structure will be
'arranged for tbe purposes of a club, to be used
exclusively for members of tbe order.
The committee propose that each member of
the society become part owners. Tbe plan is
Sor each member to buy a share in the building
at $10. A number of tbe members of the order
have signified their intention to purchase stock
A CLEFER CLASS.
The Swedish People Are Not Opposed to
Vaccination.
Sometime ago an interview with a Penn ave
nue physician appeared in The Dispatch, in
which he stated thajthe Swedes as a class are
opposed to vaccination, and that many of them
live together in small tenement houses. On
investigation both statemnts are found to be
Incorrect. The Swedes as a nation have a
reputation for cleanliness and thrift, and no
people in Europe taken as a whole are more
pleasantly situated in private life.
The Swedes, too, it has been discovered, are
not opposed to vaccination, and in their coun
'try they are compelled to have tbe operation
performed by law.
TOE ADmSSIOS TO THE BAB,
The Examination of Applicants Commenced
Last Night.
The preliminary examination of 12 armlirinri
Ki for admission to the bar was) commenced last
' 'night in the United States District Attorney's
..office. Tbe examination was conducted by
'Messrs. Alcorn, Carpenter, Morris and A.. M.
Watson, of the Examining Board. The ex&ml.
i nation had been adjourned from the previous
j&onuay, ana as were aro uvo mure applicants
k no examinee, was conunoeo. until this
KereninB.,
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MB.M'KELTTEESIGNS.
The Lawrence Bank Assignee Asks
the Court to be Relieved.
JUDGE STOWE EXPRESSES REGRET.
Depositors Undecided, bat the Fidelity Com
pany a Good Successor.
ABOUT PEEPAEED TO DITIDE 100,000
J. Erastus McKelvey, Esq., yesterday
afternoon presented tbe petition of his
brother, d. M. McKelvey, for a discharge
from theassigneeship of the LswTence Bank.
W. E. McCook and George "Wilson, Esqs.,
were on hand, the former representing; cer
tain people connected with the bank, and
the latter the depositors, who sometime ago
asked for the appointment of a receiver.
The petition sets forth the statement of the
assignment of the Lawrence Bank, etc The
petitioner states that since acceptance of assign
ment be has proceeded with the discbarge of
bis duties as such assignee In good faith, and
with all due speed and diligence;
that certain creditors are dissatisfied with the
assignment and with petitioner as assignee,
and are proceeding nnder the requirements of
Sections 28 and 27 of the act of Assembly of
May 13, 1876, under which said Lawrence Bank
was incorporated, for the purpose of having
the Auditor General make a further applica
tion .for the appointment of a receiver.
THE FIGHTING AXNOYING.
That this agitation and contention is annoy
ing and embarrassing to petitioner and inter
feres with his giving that time and attention to
the trust which the magnitude and complica
tions of the same require; that he is unwilling
to continue in the execution of said trust
if any of the creditors are opposed to his doing
so, and believes that upon his resignation and
the appointment of bis successor, all objections
to said trust will be quieted, which will be to
tbe best Interests of said trust, and promote
the prompt execution thereof.
Petitioner further says that a faithful and
prompt execution of said trust will require
more time and attention than petitioner will
be able to give without prejudice to other
Quaes ana private Business, a.0 inereiore
prays, etc
Mr. McCook suggested that the matter be
held over until to-day so that be and tbe de
positors could have a chance to agree npon
some one to fill the vacancy. In this view the
Court acquiesced, and the matter went over
until 3 o'clock p. .to-day.
HIS ACTION BEGBETTED.
Judge Stowe said that be very much regretted
tbe fact that Mr. McKelvey felt called on to
resign, as be, the Judge, knew of no one better
qualified to perform tbe duty than Mr. Mc
Kelvey, nor one in whom more confidence
might be placed.
J. K. McKelvey suggested to Mr. McCook
some time ago, and alsoto Mr. Wilson, that the
appointment of a receiver would not, if a
captious spirit were shown, be of effect, as the
contingency contemplated had not arisen.
Tbe bank had not done any act which
called for the interference of the Auditor
General, and the title to the property had by
the assignment passed into the hands of the
assignee, and be was responsible to the court
for Its management. They agreed with him,
but of course, if Mr. McKelvey's renunciation
is accepted he is freed from further responsi
bility, washes bis bands of tbe whole matter as
it were, and leaves tbe depositors and the bank
to light it ont among themselves, and he is per
fectly willing to allow them to do so. The
court bad full control of the assignee as much
as it could have of a receiver.
M'COOK'S EXPLANATION.
Mr. Willis McCook said yesterday in refer
ence to Mr. McKelvey's resignation: "Mr. Mc
Kelvey went into court and asked to be relieved
from the duties of assignee of the Lawrence
Bank. Judge Stowe refnsed to grant tbe re
quest until to-dav. It is most unfortunate for
the depositors of the bank that Mr. McKelvey
should ask the court to accept bis resignation.
Mr. McKelvey would have been ready to dis
tribute $100,000 to depositors within a week.
He had secured between 850,000 and 160,000 from
Long & Co.'s and he was pushing other claims.
"Not only would Mr. McKelvey have been
able to pay out $100,000. but he would have
made a further payment in E0 days. However,
tht depositors will have to wait for their
money. A delay is necessary. The assignee
must be appointed and the Court approve of
his appointment. The' new assignee has to
make himself familiar with tbe affairs ot the
bank before h can dlstnDute any money.
"Mr.McKelvey's reason f or.resigmng was the
kicking on the part of tbe depositors' commit
tee Mr. McKelvey has large private interests.
He is not willing to forego his own business for
the Interest of the Lawrence Bank when tbe
depositors' committee are clamoring for his re
moval. He does not want tbe position, pre
ferring to attend to pressingmatters which have
been laid aside, rather than devoting all his
time to windiDg up the bank's affairs."
COMMENT IN LAWBENCEYILLE.
Mr. McKelvey's resignation came in the
nature of a surprise to the Lawrenceville pub
lic Opinion is divide J as to the consequence
to the bank by this move on the part of tbe as
signee. Some people thmk the bank will
suffer if tbe Court accepts the resignation,
while others believe that, if the Fidelity Title
aad Trust Company is appointed to wind up the
bank, the depositors in general will be more
satisfied. The directors will not talk on the
matter; tbey prefer to wait the action of the
Court before tbey venture an opinion. There
is a prevalent belief about the district that Mr.
McKelvey will be prevailed npon to continue
in the position, and wind up the affairs of the
bank,
THE COMMITTEE NONPLUSSED.
Senator TJpperman said:
Mr. McKelvey's action In resigning the position
of assignee leaves the Depositors' Committee in
doubt as to their future action. We have been In
consultation with our attorney, but nothing defi
nite was accomplished. However, we shall jiress
the Court to have the Fidelity Title and Trust
Companv appointed to the position, but before
we can have any say In the matter we must have
the consent of tbe directors. IT tbe directors re
fuBe to allow the depositors to appoint or sugsrest
the nominee lor the position, then we mnst rest
contentedly on our oarsunu: me aays expire,
when we hope to gain our end.
AVe had no oblectlon to Mr. McKelvcrr as
assignee, beyond the fact that he was a stock
holder. We never lmpug-ned Bis Integrity or
belittled his capability lor discharging the onerous
duties appertaining to the office of assignee. He
was In every respect a man well qualified for the
post, having an extended acquaintance with
banking business. He filled with credit a hleh
office In a solid institution and 6tands on an ele
vated plane in the estimation of his fellow men.
What we would say about Mr. McKelvey as a
man we would say tbe same about tbe Fldelltv
Title and Trust Company as a corporation. Tt ey
nave, novrever, lueaauiiionaiaavaniageorerMr.
McKelvey for fulfilling the obligations devolving
upon an assignee. In winding np a concern, by
havlne within Itself every appliance necessary for
doing the work.
A WESTERN TARIFF.
Bnllroads Make a Regnlar Schedule
lor
Western Business.
For a long time tbe various roads handling
freight west-bound from Chicago have ex
perienced a great deal of trouble in making
rates from the several intermediate points. To
overcome this point a joint freight tariff has
been issued by all tbe Western roads.
This tariff, which went into effect yesterday,
names intermediate points which take Chicago
rates on west-bound freight, but does cot ap
ply to Pacific coast points. There is no change
in rates, tbe new schedule merely giving the
points from which Chicago rates are in force.
Every road west of the Mississippi river has its
name to the new schedule It will be a trreat
convenience to all agents and shippers doing
business through tbe points named.
NEW BRANCH C0KK ROAD.
It Will Open the Hostetter Coal Field Near
Tranger Station.
Mr. George L Whitney, President of the
Hostetter Coke Company, returned yesterday
from Philadelphia, where he learned that the
Pleasant Unity branch of the Pennsylvania
road would be extended from the Hostetter
coke works to Tranger station, a distance of
nine miles.
Mr. Whitney said that the completion of tbe
extension would open np about 650 acres of
coal land owned by his company.
TheXmaa Pantomime.
Preparations are making apace for the
Christmas pantomime at the Bijou Theater on
Friday, December 26. Tickets are to be had
from the managers, and at tbe stores ot J. R.
Weldin & Co.. H. Watts & Co., R. B. Davis &
Son, MeUor & Hoene, 8. Hamilton, A. J. Logan
& Co. and at tbe Woman's Exchange, Penn
avenue, at the price of $1, to be subsequently
changed for coupon tickets at the Bijou.
Hojv He Got Even.
Two rich people are squabbling about their
houses which adjoin at Boup station. One
didn't like tbe other fellow's place, so, at great
expense, be has built a board fence as
high as the buildings between them. The row
has created considerable nmnnnmnnt for th
BClgUBOrS.
TWO CHINAMEN COilKG.
Wong and Font; Placing Bis; Orders for
Electric Lights and Plants A Chinese
Monopoly,
General Superintendent Charles 8. Pease, of
the Westlnghouse Electric Company, received
a telegram yesterday to the effect that two
wealthy Chinamen would arrive in the city to
morrow or Wednesday for the purpose of In
specting their works. Tbey will spend some
days in the city, and will probably leave an
order for hundreds of thousands of dollars
worth of electric lighting machinery.
Tbe names of the two Chinamen are Wong
and Fong. Tbey represent a Chinese syndicate
which has recently secured a 90-year contract
from the Imperial Government at China to
furnish electric light to all public buildings, in
stitutions, etc In connection witb this they,
have secured the exclusive right to supply the
rest of the empire with tbe light; The head
quarters of the concern is to be located at Can
ton. Tbe capital to be invested will aggregate
several millions of dollars. The two men who
will arrive In the city to-day are wealthy resi
dents of Canton, and large stockholders in the
new company. They have a little practical
knowledge of electric lighting, and were sent
to this country to do the purchasing of the
plants, machinery, etc Plants will be estab
lished in all tbe large cities, among them being
HonoKong, Foo-Chow, Shanghai, Rankin,
uankow; jxing-ro, xien-xam, jreKin ana can
ton. Tbe two men have been traveling through
this country for several weeks. They were in
New York yesterday, and expected to leave to-
aay lor tnis city, xney nave a large oiu oi
credit with tbem to the rich firm of Wing, Won
Chong 4 Co, the wealthy importers of New
York. Tbey do business on tbe cash basis, and
will probably leave many thousands of dollars
in the city.
On October 80 The Dispatch published the
fact that tbe Westmghouse company had se
cured a contract for the erection of a plant in
Canton. The sale was made through the com
pany's San Francisco agent. The cost of the
plant was $65,000, and at tbe time the contract
wasmade tbe Chinese company'sagentpaid over
27,000 in gold to bind tbe agreement. The gold
weighed nearly 90 pounds, and was a load for
two men to convey to tbe bank. Tbe agent of
the Westlnghouse Company asked fora check,
but was told that the syndicate did not do
business in that way, bnt paid for their goods
in cash.
The plant shipped to Canton from this city
was of 280 horsepower, witb 2,600 lights. An
engineer accompanied it from' this city. At
San Francisco ten skilled mechanics were en
gaged and taken along to erect the machinery.
When the news was published that the com
pany intended to send men with tbe machinery
to Canton, over 100 letters were received from
first-class mechanics in this city who wanted to
go to China. Those who were engaged in San
Francisco signed a three-years' contract with
the company. Their expenses "were paid to
and from Can ton, and a bond was put np by a
wealthy Chinese company of merchants in San
Francisco.
Negotiations were on foot for tbe purchase
of another plant from the Westlnghouse Com
pany when the syndicate decided it was better
to send men here to do the purchasing in view
of the great amount of work tbey want done.
They will purchase at least one plant-for each
city named above. It will be anotbei feather
in tbe cap of Pittsburg to have tbe honor of
illuminating the Chinese Kingdom. The plant
shipped to Canton has not yet been placed in
position, bnt it is expected it will be in opera
tion by Christmas.
THE SIXTH STREET BKIDGE.
A Sleeting of the Directors bnt No Action
Taken.
The directors of the Suspension Bridge met
yesterday afternoon to consider the proposition
of the Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester
Railway Company relative to tbe buying of tbe
Suspension Bridge or the erection of an en
tirely new structure on the site of the present
'one.
No definite action was taken by the bridge
people, but tho committee in charge of the
matter was continued until the next meeting.
If it is decided to alter the bridge, thd directors
will be able to decide, but if tbey be determined
to sell it the latter action can only be taken
after a majority of the stockholders vote in
favor of such a course.
One of tbe stockholders of the Pittsburg,
Allegheny and Manchester Company was seen,
and when told of the non-action on'the part of
the bridge people, said:
"Tbey had better be doing something pretty
soon, or they may find themselves left I, and
nineteen-twentleths more of tbe railway stock
holders, hold that the course of tbe bridge peo
ple has been an imposition on us. I favor the
building of a 4-track bridge over tbe Allegheny
between the Sixth and Seventh street struct
ures, and then our road will be relieved of tbe
outrageous burden of (12,000 a year that it now
bears. The new bridge, of course, would not
be free for foot passengers, but would charge
the regular toll."
MAKING SOME PKOGBESS.
The Consolidated Co. Reported as Making
Hendtray With Classmen.
The Pittsburg Consolidated Window Glass
Company is reported as making slow, but sure
headway toward effecting a combination of the
ten Pittsburg factories. There are one or two
firms who will not "listen .to reason" in the
matter, but It is said that there is not any doubt
that in time tbe complete identification in one
company of all the local glasshouses will re
sult. "Should, however," said a manufacturer
yesterday, "tbe Consolidated Company, which
consists of HowardjWolfe & Co.: Abel Smith &
Co.: S. McKee fe CoD. O. Cunningham and
Robert Cunningham, fall to carry1 out the com
bination it is trying to effect, the resnlt will be
very much to tbe detriment on those1 on tbe
outside. Tor the company will, with the aid of
tbe Chambers-McKee Company, simply corner
tbe trade and have the others at their mercy."
New Sheet Mill Erected.
Tbe new sheet mill of Moorhead, McClean fc
Co. was put in operation yesterday for the first
time It will greatly increase the sheet iron
output of the plant. Tbe improvements on the
armor plate mill will be completed in about
four weeks. The foundations have been fin
ished and a reversible engine has been put In.
AEODND CITY HALL.
What Chiefs of Departments nnd Officials
Are Doing.
The Board of Viewers win not' take any
farther steps in the matter of widening Dia
mond street until abont the middle of Janu
ary, though tbey have been quietly figuring on
bow to reduce tbe heavy claims for damages
that have been made by those whose property
and business will be injured. Tbe total of
such claims runs between $700,000 and $750,000,
but the figures of some of the claimants are
considered very excessive, notably those of the
Opera House people and some of the butchers
at tbe market bouse, and tbe viewers expect to
scale down the amounts considerably. One
point nponwblcb tbey expect to reduce the
damages greatly is the market house. A mem
ber of tbe board said yesterday that even it
they could not reduce the damage claims they
would proceed with the opening anyhow, and
after assessing the benefits on tbe south side of
the street they will allow the damages claimed
and assess benefits on the north sine sufficient
to pay the claims.
Chief Bioelow, of the Department of
Public Works, who returned from- bis Eastern
trip yesterday morning, said he had been in
specting the best parks at present in the coun
try, including Central Park, New Tork: Fair-
'mount Park, Philadelphia, and the Commons
in .Boston. Jf rospect 1'arK in isrooiuyn ne re
garded as the best model, so far seen, to follow.
But be thinks that Pittsburg should not follow,
but lead, in the park question. He said we had
the facilities, and the beauty of the grounds
wu en improved would leave no grounds for
complaint with the lovers of the beautiful. As
to the rumored railroad incursions he said
there would be no cutting nn of the dtv nark.
He could show tboVay in which both the park
and the difficulty could be gotten around and
there would be no overt demonstrations on
either side. The Squirrel Hill road would not
run through tbe park.
The receipts ot the Department of Pnblic
Works for November, as shown by Chief Eige
Iows report to the Controller yesterday, were
as follows: From Diamond Markets, $1,33519;
Fifth Avenue Market, $235; Adams. $750: South
side, $112; Monongahela wharf, $10170: Alle
gheny wharf. $417 70; Soutbside wharf, $1250;
City scales, $229 25: Salisbury Hall. $205; Bureau
of Highways, 24; Bureau at Water Assess
ments, $57o 15; switch licenses, $75. Total.
$3,63089.
Tbe Board of Viewers yesterday went on the
ground to take valuations on the widening of
Harrietstreet and the opening of Conrad street,
Twentieth ward.
WHAT PEOPLE AKE DOING.
William Flinn and J. 0. Brown hare
returned from Washington, D. C, and are
slightly mysterious over their errand to. the
capital. There is not the slightest occasion to
be mysterious, however. Both gentlemen
-visited Senator Matthew Stanley Quay at his
handsome home No. 1829 1 street on Friday
night last, and so engrossing was the subject of
thu Pittsburg postomce that two hours sped by
before Messrs. Flmu and Brown emerged from
tbe modest vestibule of tbe Senator's residence,
and took their way toward their tarrying place.
Clerk George Hoffman, of the Depart
ment of, Charities, is confined to. fete .koine on
ue Boawsiue pyjiinsm.-
CHURCHES MAY MITE
St Peter's $250,000 and the Shoen
berger $100,000 to be
JOINED IN AN ENDOWMENT FUND.
Trinity Church Could Then Free Its Sit
tings and Open Its Doors.
THE PLAN DISCUSSED INFOfiKALLT
Despite reports to the contrary, the vestry
of Trinity P. E. Church has not held any
meeting whatever to discuss the terms of tbe
late John H. Shoenberger's bequest to tbe
church, for the very good reason that nntil
the rector andvestry are legally notified or
the clanse in Mr. Shoenberger's will, there
would be no legal reason for holding a
meeting. Another reason for deliberation is
the fact that the church, will be allowed two
years in which to accept or ref use the bequest
In case of refusal the money reverts to St. Mar
garet's Hospital that is to be.
But when tbe vestry does meet npon tbe sub
ject it will consider, in conjunction with the
Shoenberger bequest, an informal proposition
made last week by tbe congregation of St.
Peter's Church. Perhaps it would bo better to
say that a formal proposition In the matter has
been requested frouLthe Trinity vestry by the
vestry of St. Peter's Church.
A 250,000 OFFEB.
"Within a week a real estate syndicate con
templating, it is said, the erection of a huge
legal building facing the Court House, has
made an offer of $250,000 for St. Peter's Church
property, with tbe intention of razing the
church and using the entire site for the new
building. A member of tbe church said yes
terday, that the congregations was very willing
.to accept tho offer, although some thought
't.ht ft MitIiai- fltmrA nnnlrl Tin nhtajnerl.
With that sum it is proposed, should the
vestry of Trinity Cbnrcn pave the way, to
create an endowment fund for Trinity Church
and amalgamate tbe congregation npon an
exactly equal basis. Joint representation in
the vestry and in regard to the Senior and
Junior Wardenship, would also be provided
for (the Senior Wardenship being now vacant
by Mr. Shoenberger's decease), and the ques
tion of seats would bo amicably arranged.
There are a considerable number of vacant
pews now in Trinity, and it is stated that a
slight change in the chancel of the church
would yield more seatroom. The members of
St. Peter's Church intimate that the matter of.
choice of seats will not be a matter of dispute.
WOULD MAKE IT POS3IBB.
Tbe vestry of Trinity Church have been
somewhat puzzled by the terms of the Shoen
berger bequest. Tbe expense of maintaining
morning and evening services, with an assist
ant rector and the attendance of an organist
and choir, would have proven far in excess of
the Increased yield by the sum of $100,000. To
add to this the fact that the revenue from the
free pew system would be uncertain, has made
it very donbtful whether Mr. Shoenberger's
offer either would or could be accepted.
But by combining the $250,000 from St. Peter's.
Church sale with the $100,000 beqeathed by Mr.
Shoenberger, an endowment fund of $350,000,
yielding at 8 per cent $12,500 annually, conld be
constituted. It is believed that when the
proper time comes the above plan will be
consummated. The details may, of course, be
Slightly changed, but the plan is believed to be
tbe only feasible one under tbe circumstances.
It is stated that a majority of both congrega
tions are heartily in favor of the change. Both
churches are in the same relations to the rubric
of tbe church, both -partake of Low Church
ideas, and both have boy choirs. Although
no meeting can be held nntil after the holi
days, the scheme of consolidation is being
actively discussed, nevertheless.
THE CONTRACT LET.
Tbe Peneoyd Company Ready to Begin on
tbo Smiibfleld Street Bridge.
The piers for the addition to the Smithfield
street bridge to provide for tbe crossing of tbe
Birmingham cable road "arc about ready, and
the Peneoyd Bridge Company, of Philadelphia,
to whom the contract was given, will begin
work on tbe structure this week. Mr. Charles
E. Billen, the Pittsburg agent, says they will
commence to drive the piles in a few days, and
if the weather is favorable the addition will be
built In six weeks. The contract was. let toX AfewHambnrgflgswillcuretbeworsi'.cases
tli. PhidaviI r?,mnft,iv Bfim. rlma ... anil .'! nf pnngHn.Hnn n1 tnrlleraatfrtn anil thalr fwfft-
the Pencovd Comnanv some time aero, and tbe
Steel Is now being made in the Quaker City.
n otice nas Deen servea on tne rivermen that
tbe south channel of the stream will be closed,
and tbe bridge builders expect some trouble
from this quarter.
The contract was let recently for $60,000. The
present bridge and roadways, with the excep
tion of one footpath, will remain as it is for
wagons and pedestrians. The addition will
have one truss toward tbe B. it O. depot site,
and a roadway for those on foot will be pro
vided. A place will be cut out of each cross
beam' below the flooring to allow tbe cable to
pass throngb.
THEI JUMPED THE CLAIM.
A McKeeaport Woman Whose House Was
Invaded by Three Men.
Katherine Anderson, of McKeesport, made
an information yesterday before Alderman
Csssidy against a number of men whose names
she did not know. It appears the woman owns
a small bonse on Crooked run, in the Third
ward of McKeesport, and three men took pos
session of it while it was devoid ot tenants!
Since last May they have been keeping bach
elors' hall in tbe premises and have paid no
rent, and refused to vacate when it was de
manded. An information for forcible entry,
and detainer was made, and a warrant, issued
for the arrest of the unknown tenants.
A Determined Boy.
James McKee. abont 14 years old, from St.
Louis, was found on a stock train at East Lib
erty yesterday. He said he was going to Phila
delphia to hunt his father, who deserted his
mother two years ago. The boy said he had
heard the old man was working there, and he
will expose him.
A Sad Cnse.
John Asman died at his home on' McCord
Street, Southside. Sunday night. He was a
glassworker, and his wife has become insane
from trouble. He leaves four small children
to mourn him.
Our Baby.
"In March last, when six months old, onr
baby was taken down with what the physi
cians called 'bronchitisr (an ordinary cold),
and was very sick for two weeks; she seemed
to be filled deep in the chest with phlegm
which we were unable to loosen; she conld
not lie down at all, bnt bad to be held up
right else it cansed her to cough severely;
the physician did not give her any relief,
although the prescriptions were changed
every day and sometimes twice a day; this
treatment was continued about ten days and
we finally determined to try a bottle of
Chamberlain's Cough Bemedy. "We ob
tained a bottle and aite'r giving a few doses
she was relieved.breathing easier and throw
ing off the phlegm and getting to sleep,
getting well in a few days, and we believe
We owe her life to the nse of Chamberlain's
Cough Bemedy. Our eldest girl is subject
to croup and has had several severe attacks,
bnt the Cough Bemedy has brought her out
all right with but two good doses and we
would-not go over night without a bottle in
the house. We have great iaith in it."
"Wilbur e. Wells, Lttlie l. Wells,
1631 C street, Lincoln, Neb.
Sold at 50 cents per bottle, by E. G.
Stuckey, Seventeenth and Twenty-fourth
sts., Penn ave. and cor. Wylle ave. and
Fulton st; by Markell Bros., cor. Penn
and Frankstown aves.; by Theo. E. Ihrig
3610 Fifth ave., and by Carl Hartwig, But
ler St., Pittsburg, and in Allegheny City by
E. E. Heck, 72 and 191 Pederal sL, and
Thos. B. Morris, oor. Hanover and Preble
aves.; Fred H. Eggers, 172 Ohio st.; F. H.
Eggers 8s Son, Ohio and Chestnut sts.
.Tisa
Slick Pins.
"We have been all oyer town and have not
been suited till we saw yours! is the excla
mation we hear 20 times a day. Over 200
styles' new, dainty, novel and fresh at
Habdx & Hayes,
Jewelers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers,
29 Smithfield street 2Tew Building.
Open, every evening. , tts
At TafVa Philada. dental rooms, 39 Fifth
are., you can get the best set of teeth for
$8 00.- A good set for $5 00.,
Makt ladles are martyrs to kVCerteffATheir
best help is Parker's dinger Teslc. & j.-
-arser s Ja.au jsatssw m jmw so no. mbK jju
TO W0EK THE UN WART.
A "Green Goods" Hastier Wants to Catch a
McKeesaorter A Naive Clrcalar Seat
Oat A Braddock Man Who Got Nipped
for 82,eee.
Several New York 'Screen goods" men are
trying to work the storekeepers of the Monon
gabela Valley. .A well-known business man ot
Dravosbnrg npon opening his mall yesterday
morning found a circular which contained a
very flattering off er of becoming rich without
working.
The dodge is an old One, bnt Often works with
success, to those back of it A well-known
merchant of Braddock was swindled out of
$2,000 over a year aad a half ago by the same
men who are trying to work the Dravosbnrg
man. Tbe circular the tatter received yester
day was as ioiiowb:
Bear sm Thinking you are in a position to
safely handle my
writs to von. If I
'eooda" I have concluded to
ooaa"
have made a mistake, du me no
harm but let the matter drop.
L am willing 10
nrove mvself Your friend. If von are deslrons of
engaging In this speculation ; If you don't care to
engaice In It 1 hope von will excuse tne liberty I
have taken in making tbe proposition. My busi
ness is not legitimate, but the "goods" I deal in
are safe and profitable to handle. The sizes
are "l's," "28." "5"s" and "10's," "old
and new issues," do you understand?
If yon conclude to answer this letter I
will send you full particulars and terms, and will
endeavor to satisfy you, that If you are my frleud
I will prove a true and lasting one toyon. If you
have been unsuccessful lnyour business I can sup
ply you witn "goods" with which you can pay off
your debts, and start free and clear again. You
can purchase mortgages-ln fact my goods can be
safely used tbe same as any "money" you ever
bandied in yonr life: It was never Intended that
one man should have millions of money and an
other nothing, so do not throw away this chance
to make a fortune; others have grown rich
around you (no one knows how,) so why
not help yonrself. I manufactnre the goods, so in
dealing with me you purchase from first
bands, and no one shall ever know what passes be
tween us. Answer at once, as this address Is only
frooa lor inree wccks, ana do sure ana return mis
etter, or you will never hear from me again. I
will return your letters and you mnst do tbe same
with mine. Write to no one else about this busi
ness, for if you do 1 am sure to hear of It and you
will never get the "goods,1' ldonot think it safe
to trust a person witu my goods wno is willing to
write to any and every one on such a subject. At
an evidence or good faith on your part 1 ask you
to send me all letters you may receive In relation
to this matter. Be sure and give yonr postofflco
address plainly written.
Yours most sincerely,
E. SIMI-SOK,
83 Elizabeth street, Hew York City.
On the back of tbe circular is written "Sign
all your letters A. 495 instead of your name."
Tbe letter A and tbe figures 495 are written in
bank note ink. which cannot be erased.
Upon receipt of the circular tbe gentleman
wbo does not wish his name to be used, turned
It over to The Dispatch for publication. He
said tbe offer was very flattering, indeed, but
be could not make a date with Mr. Simpson.
He tbought the idea of getting good money for
about one-fifth its face valne was like the re
covery of the remains of tbe lamented Mc
Ginty, a hopeless task. He desires tbe connty
detective to take hold of the case and work
it up.
About IS months ago a storekeeper of Brad
dock was nicely taken inbv one of the "green
goods" dealers. The gentleman received a cir
cular and thinking be was smarter than tbe
slickest confidence man in tbe business began
a correspondence with the "green goods" man.
Having occasion to go to New York shortly
afterward he made an appointment with his
correspondent in one of the hotels ot tbe me
tropolis. The meeting was held and $2,000 paid over
for 510,000 In "green" money. The man from
Braddock. who was an expert on counterfeit
money, was sure that the $10,000 was as good as
any ever turned out from the Government
plates and accordingly thought he would "do
up" the other man. To dispense with
recording the details the $10,000 was placed m a
satchel and shipped to Braddock by express
The satchel was never out of the sight of the
Braddock man, who was congratulating him
self on his luck. He went home and got his
satchel at the express' office. When be opened
it It contained an empty beer bottle done np in
brown paper. He afterward discovered that
two satchels bad been used in the transaction
and he now treasures the $2,000 beer bottle as a
momento of bis last visit to New York.
THE BLOCKADE RAISED.
No Delay to Shipments Oven, the Northern
Pacific Bond.
W. W. Scully, commercial agent of the
Northern Pacific and Wisconsin Central Rail
roads in this city, yesterday received a telegram
from S. L, Moore, general freight agent of the
lines, to the effect that the strike on the Cas
cade division from Tacoma eastward was set
tled several days ago. All through freight is
now being moved forward as heretofore. The
delay to shipments did not exceed 24 hours.'
The strikers are now at work.
I
A Besnlntor.
' of constipation and indigestion, and their occa
sional use wilt prevent tne recurrence oi tnese
troubles. 2i cents. Dose, one fig. Mack
Drug Co., N. Y. TTSU
Ladles, Have Yon Hair
On cheeks, chin or lip? If so, yon can
have every hair destroyed iorever without
pain, scar or injury by the electric needle by
consulting Dr. J. VanDyck, electro sur
geon, permanently located at 502 Penn ave.
Never fails. Book free.
AnEloeant and Useful Christmas Present,
Is "Will L. Thompson's collection of popu
lar American copyright music A mam
moth collection, consisting of popular songs;
songs witb chorus, concert quartets, popu
lar sacred songs, sacred quartets, comic
songs, piano solos and music for parlor or
gan. The selections include none but the
most valuable and most popular American
copyright music The book is very large,
handsomely bound in heavy cloth, 384
pages, full sheet music size. Price, $5.
From now nntil Christmas, will send it, ex
press prepaid, to any part of U. S. or Canada,
upon receipt of $3. (The music, when
bought in sheet form, costs $41.) Address
"Will l. Thompson & Co.,
TTS East Liverpool, O.
The Celebrated Sohmer Pianos
Are at present the most popular. They are
nnequaled in tone, touch and durability.
The sweet-toned .Colby Piano guaranteed a
thoroughly reliable make and sold at a
reasonable price. Also the marvelous
Peloubet Beed-Pipe Organ in action and
tone a pipe organ, and in compactness and
cost but little more than a reed organ. We
cordially invite you to call and examine
our holiday stock of musical instruments,
which is now complete. Prices low. Terms
reasonable. J. M. Hoffmann & Co.,
637 Smithfield street.
If Yon Will Leave Yonr Order
For a crayon or pastel portrait at Aufrecht's
Elite gallery, 516 Market st, Pittsburg, on
or before the 20th inst, you can have it for
Aiuss nibuuuir iiui. .irriccs luncai m iwu
cities. Bring the children.
Have Yon Seen
That wonderfnl specimen of the glass cut
ters' art in natural gas cut glass, shown by
Hardy & Hayes. There are only three like
it in the United States. This one we had
cut to order, and it is a triumph. It would
be jnst the thing for a club present
HABDY& Hates',
Jewelers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers, 529
Smithfield street. New Building.
Open every evening. ITS
Ahotheb big invoice to-day of the
renowned Gorham silver novelties.
Jos. Hore & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
A handsome assortment of table cloths
with napkins to match in sets from (up
ward. Htjgtjs & Hacke. r
TTSSTJ
Art Plnsbes and Silks.
Go to H. Holtzman & Sons' great sacri
fice sale of fine painted and embroidered
plush and silk goods. "r
See auction sale. 514 "Wood st
Onyx Tables.
Most beautifully mottled onyx, some dif
ferent from any we have ever seen, hand
somely mounted in tables of brass and ma
hogany, at Habdy & Hayes',
Jewelers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers,
529 Smithfield street New Building. '
Open every evening. tts
Holiday nepkwear for gentlemen
James H. Aiken & Co.'s, 100 Fifth are.
at
Open Evenings.
-Holiday goods; cash or credit
TTS Hofpeb Bbos. & Co., 307 "Wood it
. Ottb stores will, be bpea .every evening
prey" so ywKs. -.,? .
. -!:-.-,':.t.:-r.;-....ii'.TB.-je MiAmtam.
MIIL IMPEOTBMENTS.
Increasing Capacities'- by Building Mare
Farnaecs.
The greatest improvements soon to be made,
by any of the ordinary iron firms, and which
have just been commenced, are at the Clinton
mill on tbe Southside, late Graff, Bennett
fcCo. Tbe object is to make tbe output of the
mill as near as possible 100 tons a day. Tbe
puddling department of 29 furnaces is to be
enlarged with ten new ones, the work on two
having been commenced.
The old Clinton blast furnace is to be torn
down and a new and larger one is to be built
in Its place, but how soon this will be done is
not known, as it is still in blast, and will not be
blown out' as long as it can be kept in a way
to cast. It was originally built in '60, and is
45 teet high with a 12-foot base. The annual
capacity is 18,000 tons, or about 40 a day, which
is 25 tons a day less than the amount now con
sumed In the null. The new furnace will be
about tbe same as tbe Carrie furnace No. 1,
which is 80 feet high and having an ls-foot base,
and an innnal capacity of 60,000 tons.
Some new Improvements have just been com--Dieted
in the Siiro mill of Phllfln Tf lmlct
(Co. In one puddling department four new fur
naces bave been built, and the steam hammer
formerly used to shape the puddled iron has
been displaced with a squeezer and train of
mnck rolls. The mill has now 38 puddling fur
naces, from which about 80 tons of iron aro
made from a double tum, and in addition to
this the firm is buying more or less muck iron
all the time. They are now getting an order of
500 tons, which is being made at the old Penn
sylvania forge.
Two new puddling furnaces are about fin
ished in the Sable mill of Zng&Co. This will
make six new puddling furnaces that were
added to this mill this year, making in both
puddling forges in the mill 10 furnaces. And
altogether 11 new puddling furnaces were
added to the Pittsburg mills this y ear.
Messrs. Pickans, Mather & Co. (wbo it is
said) are tbe leading operators of the Millvale
iron works, is the leading ore firm in this
country at Cleveland. Tbey have just leased
for five years from the Cleveland Rolline Mill
Company one of their blast furnaces situated
at Newburg. which has a capacity of 100 tons a
oay. xne iuraace nas Deen ioie tor a long time,
but it is now being made ready to be put in
blast as soon as possible. The pig iron-from it
is to be for the Millvale mllL It was tbought
for a while that It would be shut down on ac
count of tbe falling off in the output. The
puddlers were changed from five to three heats
a turn, making a falling off of about 25 tons a
day. Tbe plant is one of tbe best equipped in
this end of the State. It has a capacity of about
150 tons of mnck and 250 tons of finished iron
a day. But since it has been under the present
management the puddlers worked on double
turn all summer, but tbe finishing department
has at no time been operated at half capacity.
SEW ASSEMBLY F0KMED.'
Chambers fc McKee's Mixers and Teazers
Join tbe K. of L.
Anew assembly was organized within the
Knights of Labor on Saturday, under the title
of the Jeannette Tank Assembly. The mem
bers include the mixers and 'teazers, layers ont
and Iear tenders employed at the Chambers A
McKee Glass Company's factory, and number
about 60 men. Xo number has as yet been
allotted.
Dainty Pearl Necklaces
That charm And delight all the ladies who
have seen them and they are astonished at
the modest prices. This is jnst the thing
for a deboiante. They are selling at
Habdy & Hates',
Jewelers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers,
529 Smithfield street New Building.
Open every evening. tts
Koyal Worcester, Doulton, Etc.
Together with Hungarian, Dresden, crown
Derby and other fine porcelain ware of all
the latest forms npon which no fancy prices
are placed.
Geobge "W. Biggs & Co., Jewelers,
Cor. Sixth ave. and Smithfield st
Ladles' and Gents' Gold Watches for
Presents.
Very large stock and the lowest prices.
Jas. McKee. Jeweler,
420'Smithfield st, one door below Diamond
st Store open every evening.
Diamond finger rings, 510. $20, 530, 575,
5100, 5200 each, set in any style-desired by
Henry Terheyden, the Manufacturing Jew
eler, 630. Smithfield street.
A Small Watch
For a boy will please him exceedingly,
you can be suited we will suit you.
"Wattles & Sheapee, Jewelers,
37 Fifth avenue,
Storetopen every evening.
If
Superb Onyx Cnblnets.
Havtfyou seen them with their beautiful
effects in glass and gold. Just the thing to
finish and beautify a parlor. In the art
room of Haedv& Hates, .
Jewelers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers,
529 Smithfield street New Building.
Opensevery evening. tts
A Black Silk Dress Pattern
For Christmas. You. can't go astray in buy
ing one or more of onr special value black
silks for your Christmas presents best makes
here, foreign and American.
Jos. Hobne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
B.(t B.
Lace department to-day 45-inch silk
drapery skirtings; 52 goods at 51 a yard to
day. Cream, white and pink, 51.
Boggs & EtfHL.
Ten per cent cheaper than elsewhere,
those zinc covered toy trnnks, just the thing
for the girls, at Harrison's toy store, 123
Federal st, Allegheny. tts
Extea good value in 46-ra wide all wool
black cashmeres at 50, 60, 75. 85 cents and
51 a yard. Huous & Hacke.
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Make Children Happy.
Jnst the thing for the little ones Mar
vin's Christmas toys and animal cakes,
made especially to pjease childish hearts at
Christmas time. Grocers keep them. D
Do Christmas and New Year's table
should be without a bottle of Angostura
Bitters, the world renowned appetizer of
exquisite flavor. Beware of counterfeits.
Open Evenings.
Holiday goods; cash or credit
tts Hoppeb Bbos. Sb Co., 307 "Wood st
Young folks who intend to start house
keeping will consult their interest by buy
ing their outfit in furniture at M. Seibert '&
Co. s, Allegheny.
Silver Band Mirrors
53 75, 55, 6 50, $7 50, $10.
Sterling silver, richly carved or etched,
511 and npward. Jos. Hobne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Ale and porter are the correct drinks for
December, January and February. Franen
heim & Yiisack's. brews are the favorites
with connoisseurs.
Holiday neckwear for gentlemen at
James H. Aiken & Co.'s, 100 Fifth ave.
Open Evenings.
Holiday goods; cash or credit
TTS HOPPEBBEO3.&Co.,307"Woodst
CHRISTMAS COMING.
Beferto the Following for Assortment of
Gifts.
Book cases, Easels,
Blacking cases, Euchre tables,
Butler's trays, Easy chairs,
China closets, Fancy chairs,
Curtain cases, Gold divans,
Card tables, Gold chairs.
Chiffoniers, Hat racks,
Cherals, Hall glasses,.
Cabinets, Haty chests,
Chairs, Hanging cabinets,
Dressing tables, Mantel cabinets,
Dining tables, Mnsio cabinets,
Divans, Music port olios,
Desks, Eockers, Beed chairs.
For further particulars call at wareroom.
. Besoectfallv.
P. C. 8csei-KcK.711 Liberty street
i .r.f." . '
Bay YoHr Pianos and Organs at H.Kleier
On JBrc's, 586 Wood Street.
"Why? Because KJeber & Bro. are the
oldest and most reliable dealers; because
Kleber Ss 3ro. are the only ones in all
Pittsburg who are' and have been for years
practical piano teachers and piano-makersr
because Kleber Ss Bro. are the exclusive
agents for all the best pianos and organs
made in this country; because Kleber &
Bro. are admitted to be the" most honest and
trustworthy mnsio dealers in Pittsburg and
"Western Pennsylvania; because Kleber &
Bro. sell lower, take smaller profits and give
easier time payments and longer warrantee
than anv other house, etc At Klebers' von
can buy the wonderfnl Steinway, the great
Conover, the popular Opera, and the sweet
Emerson pianos; also the lovely Burdette
organs and 'the unrivaled "Vocalian church
organs. If yon want the lowest and best
prices, call at Kleber & Bro.'s.
Also a splendid lot of second-hand Stein
way pianos, as good as new, will be sold at
a big bargain.
HOLIDAY TABLE DELICACIES.
Largest Line Lowest Prices.
Look for our special card in next Sunday's
Dispatch. Better send for the Housekeep
er's Guide; it will post you on everything in
onr line; also contains valuable information
for all housekeepers. Store open till 9 p.m.
until Christmas.
Wis. Haslage & Son;
18 Diamond Square, Pittsburg.
'If You Are a Crank
Ton want to mend yonr ways and improve
your disposition by purchasing one of those
beautiful toned, perforated paper automatic
Celestinas or Musettes for your family, and
be happy. Anybody can play dance, popu
lar, sacred, foreign and all the new music of
the day on them. Call and hear them.
Geobqe Kappel, 77 Fifth avenue.
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B. Oi B.
Onyx Cabinets.
5125 for 585. .
5100 for 575.
585 for 565.
To' be sold this week.
Boogs & Btthl.
REAL ESTATE SAVINGS BANK, LEW-
401 Smithfield Street, cor. Fourth Avenue.
. Capital, 5100,000. Surplus, 550,000.
Deposits of 51 and upward received and
interest allowed at 4 per cent tts
Blair's Puis Great English gout and
rheumatic remedy. Sure, promot and effect.
ire.
At druggists'. rrsu
SPECIAL.
THIS WEEK.
:evebylady
Wants a silk dress. What more appropriate
gift to wife, sister or mother?
Our Immense stock, representing the best
makes of tbe world, is openforyour inspection.
Beally fine grades of black silks will be found
here at $1 and VI 25 a yard.
French robes and pattern dresses at $10 to 325.
recently reduced from t20 to J50.
HOLlDAYUMBRELLAa
We have just made large additions to our
stock of fine umbrellas for ladies, gentlemen
and children.
Natural wood sticks, with metal and cold
cans. Jl 50. si 75. a
Extra fine natural sticks, with silver and gold I
-UMMf,s, fw u U r " ttUU U.
Fine natural sticks, with solid silver mount
ings, at $5 to tia
These prices are lower than usual.
Children's fur sets in almost endless variety,
at very cheap prices."
Satin damask table cloths, with napkins to
match, hi great variety of size, grade and price.
FINE PLUSH GARMENTS
Offered at special low prices during the next
two weeks. These are made from beat tmria at
silk seal plash, elegant satin linings, correct
styles, superior fit, Jlniab. and workmanship.
SEAL WBAPS AND COATS.
We have still on hand some very choice
Alaska seal garments of the best English dye,
in sizes from 31 to 40-inch bust measure.
We offer you these, witb a great variety of
small furs, collars, capes, mufis. eta, at unus
ually low prices.
HOLIDAY HANDKERCHIEFS.
Our stock of handkerchiefs was never so
large and never so cheap. We offer great
variety in all linen hemstitched and plain, at
1 50 per dozen. Ladles' initial handkerchiefs
much under valne, SI 50 per dozen. Silk hand
kerchiefs and mufflers in almost endless
variety.
BIBER & EASTON,
Sos and 507 MARKET STREET.
del7-TTSSu
GEMS
CHRISTMAS.
For the holiday season of 1889, we exhibit
the most superb collection of Diamonds and
Sreclous stones we have ever shown, mounted
1 all tbe latest designs.
Our Diamonds are all of finest quality, and
being purchased before itbe recent advance in
prices enables us to offer special inducements
to Christmas buyers.
AN INSPECTION INVITED.
E. P. Roberts & Sons,
de&62-TTS
Cor. Fifth ave. and Market st
JDS. HDRNB . i Cl'S
PENN AVENUE STORES.
PLAIN FACTS FOB 'HOLIDAY BOYEBS.
WHAT WE HAVE DONE FOB YOUB
CONVENIENCE,
Aisles all cleared of center counters. Extra
help behind tbe counters. Your only inconve
nience will be tbe crowds of buyers. You will
not mind that.- You come here because every
body else .does. Boom for all. You'll get
what you want Bot 't with very little
delay, if any; get the best and get it
for less money, considering the quality,
than yon can buyit elsewhere. Every prepara
tion for the final grand Christmas' rush, in the
stores 'and but Perfect arrangements for
hourly delivery of goods from 8 A. M. to 7 P. ir.
to any part of tbe two cities.
DRESS GOODS From the modest priced
Stripes, Plaids, Checks, Tricots and Colored
Cashmeres, in very stylish colors and patterns,
25c a yard or S2 50 a full dress pattern, npward.
By the yard or Christmas patterns there are
French and English Cashmeres, French and
English Serges. English Suiting Cloths, Chev
iots, Wool and Silk Warp Henriettas, Camel's
Hair. Broadcloths, etc., etc At any price a
lone list of elegant goods. High novelty and
exclusive dress patterns in stripes, plaids,
checks, brocades, jacquards and side borders.
BLACK DRESS GOODS-InelndingaU the
staple and new weaves and in all grades. Onr
SOc all-wool cashmeres are tbe best It is possible
to obtain for tbe money. Our Henriettas and
silk warps; from the lowest to highest grades,
have no superiors. First class in the selection
of the wool-and superiority of finish and at the
same time low prices, are the attractive points
of our stock of black goods.
BLACK SILKS The best of European and
American manufacture. Our silks in every grade
are reliable and guaranteed to be jnst as repre- i
sented. we call especial attention to the grades
between tl 0 and 2 SO a yard, at which prices
we offer,'! or these holiday sales, the best values
we hare ever seen in black silks. Lower prices
on good values if desired. At 60c, and especially
at 73c, we bave goods of mncn more than usual
value. Prices go to $4 a yard. Fancy brocades
75c to ft 60s yard.
IN COLORED SILKS Plains, Fancies aad
High NovelMes, endless varieties. Fancy Work
SSks of speeial Interest mw. Pla-tladbuM
Plata feacees; Bfee-etoaaaA.FaBcy Striass.
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BJW ADVERTISEMENTS.
- JOS. HOKXE t CO. Continued.
f an cy work.Cc and 50c a yard. Bargain novel ties,
satin ground with colored velvet roses, at $3,
worth $7. Beautiful Gros Grains, Faille Fran
caise, Rhadames, Armure Boyales, Surahs, and
all the fancy weaves in the newest shades for
evening and reception wear.
THE CLOAK DEPARTMENT It afford -tho
practical kind of gifts. Thousands, of.
Jackets of every stylish make and materlaL'
Stacks of fashionable Shoulder Capes. Ey-,
ery shape and grade of Cloth Long Garments
of the season, all at the fairest of prices,
guaranteeing both style and quality. " '
THE FUR DEPARTMENT Tbe largeA"
stock of fine furs and fine quality fncfgaf-j''
.uU.o ,U c..c.u cuuajriTania. special...
prices on genuine Astrakhan Shoulder Capes'L!
at 17 50. worth 412. Fine Seal Shoulder Capes?"
at J35, 0. S15, S50and S55. Real Persian Ijub"f ,
Capes, S30 to Hi Mink Capes, $25 to J70.
Monkey Capes, 120 to J30. Marten Capes, $23 to. -$35.
Seal and Persian Capes, $35 to $73.
THE PRINCE OF FTJRS-Alaska Sealskint . '
Jackets. $91. 1120, $130, $135. $WO,$loO, $165. $175t
Sealskin Long Coats, $100, $123, $150 $160, $175,.
$180, $190, $200. $225, $250. $273; Ulsters, $225 np to'
$600;. Wraps, $85, $100, $125, $135, $150 up to $200. .
A special Seal Muff at $10, of extraordinary . '
value. Extra fine np to $20.
Only goods of highest order will be found is , "
this fur department. Visit the second floor of '
our Cloak building. Every advantage for car
f ul selection.
Rich and Elegant Carriage and Reception .
Wraps, plain and fur-lined, tbe finest goods im- '
ported, $50 to $250 each.
Fine Imported Suits. Tea Gowns and House
Wrappers, of the very highest typo of style and
workmanship, complete new stock for our
Christmas trade.
CHILDREN'S CLOAKS AND STJITS-Tha.
choicest lines we have ever carried. Beautiful
Berlin style dresses. Cloaks, plain and fur
lined, of every description of style and material.
Second Jloor, back, cloak building.
LADIES' HOSIERY DEPARTMENT-Silk
'hose, plain black and fancy colored, in neat
boxes, especially for Christmas gifts. Ladies'
fleeced cotton hose, for those who cannot wear
wool. New two-toned pure silk hose. Black
feet and colored tops. Fine cashmere hose.
Inf ant's,chlldren:s and ladies' silk merino and
flannel underwear, plain ribbed, in greatest
variety.
Children's gloves, hoods, hosiery and Iegglns.
LADIES' KID GLOVES Largest variety
and best values: 4-button, black and colors, $1
to $2 25; 5-button, black and' colors, $1 60; 6
button, black, 2 and $2 35; S-bntton length.
"Biarritz" mousquetaires. 85c: 8-bntton length
mousquetaires, $1 50 and $2; 4-button, Suede,
colors and black, $1 65; 6-button, Suede, tans,,
grays and black, $2; 8-button length, Saede
mousquetaires, colors, $1 to $2: 12-button length
Suede mousquetaires, colors and white, $2 and
$2 50: 16-buttoa length Suede mousquetaires,
$3; 20-button length, $3 50.
MISSES' GLOVES i-button gloves, all col
ors. $1 and $1 25; 4-button Suedes, $1: 1-button
length mousquetaires, $1 25 and $1 65.
Special Christmas lot of Laced Gloves, best
valne we ever offered, at $1 25. Special atten.'
tion is also called to the 50c Biarritz.
GENT'S DEPARTMENTS?
GLOVES-Popular Kid Gloves at 75c, $1 and
np to $2 50. Scotch wool gloves, 50c 75c, np to'
$1 50. Fine Seal Gloves and Gauntlets. Bea
ver Gloves and Gauntlets.
" MEN'8 FANCY SILK SUSPENDERS In
glass top boxes, some embroidered and others
to be embroidered, especially for holiday trade.
All the leading makes and styles of Collars
and Cuffs. 4
SMOKING. JACKETS, DRESSING
GOWNS, BATH ROBES, excellent for Christ
mas giving. We have made a special effort to
bave a most complete stock, from tbe good, ro
liable, moderate priced goods np to the finest
NEuKWEAR We carry most complete
lines from all the most renowned American
and London manufacturers.
Evening neckwear a specialty.
UMBRELLAS Always thought of at
Christmas time. Always acceptable; a year
round useful to anybody. We have all the
novelties only carried by exclusively umbrella
houses. Scarcely two handles exactly
alike. Hundreds ot twists and turns
of tbe natural wood, unique deposits'
of solid silver, silver birds, silver bugs, "
carved silver caps and bands, plain silver caps, ,
fancy silver heads fa rich and'beantlfnlcarv-tiSo .
ing, carved silver books; the' tamtT iaf:goli!l'
Ivory bandies and fillleree work. a.i-i
HANDKERCHIEFS Enormous sales daily' t
and constantly Increasing. k'
Getts' Hahskxbchiets :
Pure linen, plain and fancy border, hem
stitched and tape bordered, 25c to $2 50"
each; white linen, initial, 25c to 75c;
Hemstitched Silk 25c, and special values, 50c
to $2 25. Fancy Silk Mufflers, 75c up to finest.
Men's fine Underwear, Silk and Wool. MEN'S
FANCY JAPANESE SILK NIGHT SHIRTS.
La Tiroi Handkerchiefs:
Hemstitched White, all linen, 1 and 2
inch hems at 12c, 15c, 20c, 25c, 35c, 50c, up to
$2 each, and with white and colored embroidery
at 25c, 60c, 75c, 85c. 90c, $1, $1 25, Jl 50, $1 75, $2
np to $11 each; In block designs 3 for 50c, and
25c. 35c, 50c. 75c. $1 25 up to $3 each; an endless
variety of stylish ones with white and colored
embroidered scallops, 3 for 60c and 25c, 50c,
75c, 85c 90c, tl, $125 up to $10 60 each; hem
stitched printed handkerchiefs, 10c, 120, 15a
and 25 cents a piece; silk gauze, hand-embroidered
hemstitched and scalloped up to $8 50
each; linen Francaise. hemstitched and em
broidered scallops (uulaundned). np to $11
each; sheer linen lawn, hand embroidered
initials, in boxes of 6, $1 50; fine white linen,
hemstitched, embroidered Initials, In boxes,
price $1 60 per box; extra fine white linen,
hemstitched, hand embroidered initials, ele
gant boxes, price 60c per handkerchief, or $3 73
per box; fancy boxes, containing 6 pnrehnen
handkerchiefs, at 25c, 35c a box and npward;
LADIES' VERx FINE LACE HANDKER
CHIEFS In tbe Lacs Department. REAL
POINT AND DUCHESS LACE up to $30
each. Real Valenciennes up to the samo price.
LADIES' FINE NECKWEAR-BeautiluI
Collars and Collarets. Barbs and Fichus of the)
richest and most elegant character.
Chemisettes and Cuffs of rich 8itk Mull and
Dotted Nets, in sets. Buching boxes for
Christmas gifts. The most exquisite things In
ladies evening neckwear.
EMBROIDERIES Toilet sets. French
Muslin. Antique Lace, Nainsook and Ribbons.
Sideboard Covers, Table Covers, Fine Pil
low and Sheet Shams, Handsomely Em
broidered, Scolloped and Hemstitched.
FANCY SILKS, fancy art materials and
fancy curtain materials (latter in the Uphol
stery Department) for every imaginable sort of
fancy work. Started fancy work, and at the)
price of the material only.
Fancy bed sets in the Embroidery Depart,
ment $7 to $12 50. Lacs Tidies and Pin Cush
ion Covers by the thousand.
LEATHER GOODS Pocketbooks In seal,
lizard, kangaroo, alligator, morocco, snake,
cbamoise. ooze and many other novelty skins;
mounted in white metal and sterling silver.
Cabs Casks and Chatelaines In all the leath
ers and all finest mountings, including the cel
ebrated Gorham silver. Price of chatelaines, $1
to $15. Genuine Leathers in our fine collection
of hand satchels alligator, gram, seal, morocco
and Russian leather.
SavEBMouHTKD Novelties Theflnestas-
assortment of silver-mounted brushes and ':
combs. Besides Silver Hair Brushes. Military '
Brushes. Hand Mirrors, Three-fold Mirrors, i
Children's Brashes, Whisk Brooms, Velvet
.Brushes, Pocket Flasks, Vinaigrettes, Toilet .i
Bottles, Bon Bon Trays, Playing Card Cases,
Puff Boxes, Glove And Shoe Buttoners, Pin
Cushions. Match Boxes, Stamp Boxes, Silver I
Bengles, Manicure Sets, Picture Frames. Writ- a
lng Tablets and Portfolios, real seal, sterling i
silver mounted.
FANS Mounted on rara and scented woods,
$3 to $18. Mourning Fans. $1 to $7 60. Plain
white and painted gauze and satin, $1 to $18. ;f
Feather Fans, $1 60 to $50. Pearl sticks, satin,
gauze and real lace fans, trimmed in solid gold,
up to $90 each, and to finest The largest as
sortment we ever carried. '-
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